The Bahamas

5 nights sailing from Jacksonville (Florida) on cruise ship Norwegian Gem

Itinerary: Sailing from Jacksonville (Florida), visiting Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas), Nassau (Bahamas), ending in Jacksonville (Florida).
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from £556 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise The Bahamas

5 nights sailing from Jacksonville (Florida) on cruise ship Norwegian Gem

from £556 Price per person

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Inside

Inside IF

Inside IB

Inside IA

Family Inside I4

Ocean View

Obstructed Oceanview OK

Oceanview with Porthole OF

Oceanview with Picture Window OB

Oceanview Picture Window OA

Family Oceanview O4

Balcony

Balcony BF

Balcony BA

Family Balcony B4

Club Balcony Suite MB

Club Balcony Suite MA

Aft Facing Balcony B1

Aft-Facing Club Balcony Suite M1

Suite

Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony SN

Aft-Facing Penthouse Large Balcony SM

Forward-Facing Penthouse Large Balcony SF

Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse Large Balcony SD

2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony S4

The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony HF

The Haven Owner´s Suite with Large Balcony H4

The Haven Deluxe Owner´s Suite with Balcony H3

The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony H6

The Haven Deluxe Owner´s Suite Large BalconyH2

The Haven 3-Bedroom Garden Villa H1

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Jacksonville (Florida) Embarkation | Departure: 15:00H
Day 2 Grand Bahama Island Arrival time: 11:00H | Departure: 17:30H 6 hours in destination
Day 3 Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 4 Nassau (Bahamas) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 5 at sea
Day 6 Jacksonville (Florida) Arrival time: 07:00H
The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

The Bahamas

5 nights Cruise on Norwegian Gem. Sailing from Jacksonville (Florida), visiting Grand Bahama Island, Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas), Nassau (Bahamas), ending in Jacksonville (Florida).

The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line
The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Jacksonville (Florida)

Known as "JAX" to the locals, Jacksonville is located in Duval County, northeastern Florida. Travellers are spoilt for choice with it's wide range of attractions, from adventure parks such as Adventure Landing or Shipwreck Island Water Park, to museums and art gallerys such as the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art. The Jax Expo Center plays host to live concerts and shows while sports fans can visit The Alltel Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jarguars. In true American style, Jacksonville has something for everybody.

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The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama, just one of the more of 700 isles in Bahamas, is the island home of Freeport. It is the the closest major island nearest to the United States. lying 56 miles from Florida. The main places of interest in the island apart form shopping, restaurants and cafes are: Xanadu Beach and Lucayan Beach, International Bazaar, Lucayan National Park and Rand Memorial Nature Center

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The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas)

Great Stirrup bay is NCL´s private island. It is the further north island of the island chain known as Berry Islands in the Bahamas. It is a virgin paradise of beaches with white sands, coconut trees and crystal waters, where the abundance of marine life inhabits the coral reefs.

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The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Nassau (Bahamas)

The capital of the Bahamas islands has beautiful beaches and an antique architecture. nassau is also a modern area that offers shops, restaurants and much more. Cross the bridge to Paradise Island to see flamboyant touritic resorts or discover over 300 species of plants and flowers in the Royal Victoria Garden.The city is located in the island of New Providence, that acts as one of the districts of the country, although it formerly is not. It does not have local government and is managed directly by an administrative division of the central government. Nassau has a tropical climate and is an important tourism centre with a port and a colonial architecture tipical in many cities.

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The Bahamas Cruise itinerary  - Norwegian Cruise Line

Jacksonville (Florida)

Known as "JAX" to the locals, Jacksonville is located in Duval County, northeastern Florida. Travellers are spoilt for choice with it's wide range of attractions, from adventure parks such as Adventure Landing or Shipwreck Island Water Park, to museums and art gallerys such as the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History and Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art. The Jax Expo Center plays host to live concerts and shows while sports fans can visit The Alltel Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jarguars. In true American style, Jacksonville has something for everybody.

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The ship: Norwegian Gem

Norwegian Gem has it all.

This sparkling cruise ship is the perfect choice for cruising the Bahamas & Florida, the Caribbean or from New York to Bermuda. From a chic, four-lane bowling alley to tons of dining choices and the freedom of Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Gem has it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa, and make the kids happy with the water slides, Wiiâ„¢ games and lots more. Accommodation ranges from luxury multi-room Villas to romantic suites and spacious, affordable staterooms.

Year renovated 2015
Beam 33 m.
Length 295 m.
Tonnage 93000 tn.
Occupancy 2466
Crew 1154
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 38:1
Number of decks 12
Number of staterooms 1060
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What's included onboard?

Award-winning entertainment like Broadway shows, live music, comedy and dancing.

Dining experiences: from buffets with live-cooking stations to pan-Asian restaurants and casual eateries, as well as up to three main dining rooms with daily-changing menus and à la carte service; 

Aqua Parks, sports and leisure facilities , endless activities, professional child care and more

All government fees and port taxes

What's not included?

Speciality restaurants are not included (a supplement is required) except for guests staying in The Haven and Suites in which case a  Gourmet dining package is included valid for the following speciality restaurants: Cagney's Steakhouse, Teppanyaki, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Margaritaville and Moderno Churrascaria  (in ships where available)  

An 18% gratuity will automatically be added to guest's accounts for dining options and spa treatments not included in the cruise fare.

Internet is not included, except for the Haven and Suite guests

Service charges are not included

Please note that to comply with Spanish and Italian tax regulations, the cruise line is required to charge Spanish/Italian VAT on applicable retail items purchased on board cruises from/to Barcelona, Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia), as well as on all other cruises whilst the ship is in Spanish or Italian waters.

Personal expenses such as shore excursions, use of the spa facilities on most ships and beauty & body treatments in the spa, some fitness classes on selected on-board activities as well as other personal expenses need to be paid additionally

Use of the bowling alley, casino bets, shore excursions, some fitness classes and other courses, laundry services, shopping at the on-board stores, photography services.

Please note that for cruises to/from Australia, Australian VAT has to be charged for all entertainment, drink and dining packages, spa and wellness treatments as well as shore excursions and further additional services (both if pre-booked and purchased on board).

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  • More at Sea

    Available for 2025 sailings and beyond. With More At Seaâ„¢, NCL makes pricing easier with two standard price levels per category. Basic cruise fare includes a wide variety of services such as unparalleled dining options, award-winning entertainment and modern recreational facilities. But guests can upgrade to More At Seaâ„¢ to enhance their cruise experience at a fixed rate (depending on the length of the cruise). The upgrade packages include Premium Beverage Package (More at Seaâ„¢) consisting of a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines, draft beer, juice and soda (age restrictions applicable). Speciality Dining Package is applicable to guests 1 and 2 on the reservation. Internet (Wi-Fi) Package is applicable to guests on the reservation and usage is limited to number of minutes. Guest 1 on reservation receives a non-transferable $50 USD Shore Excursion Credit per tour.

    More at Sea™ charge varies by sail length and by guest. The MAS Upgrade of £249 pp is for cruises of 7-8 days, £299pp is for cruises of 9-10 days and more. If guests 1 and 2 opt for the More At Sea™ upgrade programme, all adult^ guests travelling in the same stateroom will automatically be opted-in as well, and packages vary by guest. The upgrade charge for More At Sea™ is based on the length of cruise and number of guests in the stateroom (the upgrade amount is lower for guests 3 to 8). Please note children in the same stateroom don’t have to pay for the upgrade but only receive the Wi-Fi package.  Guests 3 and 4 sharing the same stateroom as guests 1 and 2 pay taxes only on select sailings instead of applicable cruise fare when guests 1 and 2 on same booking pay applicable full cruise fare. Guests 3 and 4 will receive the More at Sea™ Beverage Package and Wi-Fi Package only as part of their MAS Upgrade charge. Offer is non-transferable, non-refundable, has no monetary value and cannot be substituted.

  • Suites & The Haven Benefits

    Your stateroom selection comes with ALL Free at Sea Upgrade packages at no additional cost. Speciality Dining Package, Beverage Package (open bar), Internet Package and Shore Excursions Credit when booking a Suite or The Haven Stateroom (mini suites are excluded)

    Open Bar: Guests 1 & 2 get a beverage package, including unlimited spirits, cocktails, wine and beer. Speciality Dining: Savour specialtiy dining restaurants with meal packages for Guests 1 & 2. WiFi: stay connected whilst at sea with an Internet Package. Excursions: Receive one US$ 50 Shore Excursion credit at each port. All these benefits are included

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